Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

  • Filed As

    Euphorbiaceae
    Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

  • Collector(s)

    P. Acevedo-Rodríguez 1951 with A. Reilly, 23 August 1987

  • Location

    Virgin Islands (U.S.). Saint John. Cruz Bay in front of the Adult Multi-Purpose Center.

  • Habitat

    Disturbed open area.

  • Description

    Herb. Main stem w/many branches; stems fleshy reddish; flower red; young leaves red and sticky; abundant milky sap.

  • Specimen Notes

    herbarium distribution: NY, UPR

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 878818

    Occurrence ID: 93231d5f-969a-4a7b-adb7-76dbd828e489

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Virgin Islands (U.S.)

  • State/Province

    Saint John

  • Locality

    Cruz Bay in front of the Adult Multi-Purpose Center

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3 m. (10 ft.)

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